Doctors & Staff

Meet the experienced and friendly doctors and staff who make Kehoe Eye Care the leading provider of vision care products and services in Galesburg.

Peter H. Kehoe, O.D., FAAO, FNAP

Dr. Kehoe earned his Diplomate in the American Board of Optometry in 2011 and was inducted as a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice in 2013. Dr. Kehoe has been practicing optometry since 1984. He is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry and Indiana University, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Kehoe’s father founded Kehoe Optical in 1967, and in 1984 the practice of Marshall Marvelli, O.D. was purchased and merged with Kehoe Optical to become the present Kehoe Eye Care. As an optometrist, Dr. Kehoe has special interest in children’s vision, contact lenses, glaucoma, macular degeneration, nutrition and allergy/dry eyes. Dr. Kehoe has been active in the Galesburg area as a past-president of the Lions Club and former member of the Chamber of Commerce board. He served as President of the American Optometric Association from 2008-2009 and was instrumental in the development of the InfantSEE® program. He currently serves as Treasurer of the World Council of Optometry and continues as an active member of the American Optometric Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, and the West Central Illinois Optometric Society. In 2001 he was named Optometrist of The Year by the Illinois Optometric Association. Dr. Kehoe resides in Galesburg with his wife, Melissa and has three grown children, including Dr. Alexandra Kehoe-Bussa, an optometrist in Florida, and four grandchildren.

Brian J. Plattner, O.D.

Dr. Plattner has been in practice since 2001, and is a partner optometrist at Kehoe Eye Care. His undergraduate studies were done at Bradley University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He is a graduate of The Ohio State University College of Optometry, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Plattner was the Beta Sigma Kappa award recipient for the top optometric student in the class of 2001. From 2003 to 2008 he also served as adjunct clinical faculty for the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Plattner’s practice emphasis is in primary care, dry eye syndrome, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye complications. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry.

Dr. Plattner is an active member of the American Optometric Association and has served as Communications Trustee, Secretary-Treasurer, and President Elect of the Illinois Optometric Association. He currently is the President of the Illinois Optometric Association. In 2010, he was honored as the Young Optometrist of the Year for the state of Illinois. Locally Dr. Plattner is involved in the Galesburg Sunrise Rotary International where he has served as club president. He is also a member of the Galesburg Chamber of Commerce, has served as Editor-In-Chief of Focus on Health magazine, and is a co-founder for Sight4Success- a local charity that assists children with special visual needs. He is also a founding member of the Galesburg campus of Northwoods Community Church.

Dr. Plattner and his wife, Jeana, have been blessed with three wonderful children- Lydia (15), Caleb (13), and Benjamin (10). The majority of his free time is spent serving at his church and participating in his children’s numerous extracurricular activities.

Anthony B. Carter, O.D.

Dr. Carter joined Kehoe Eye Care in 2007. He received his Doctor of Optometry degree in 2007 from the Illinois College of Optometry, where he graduated with honors. Dr. Carter completed his undergraduate studies at St. Ambrose University, and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Visual Science degree. During his clinical training, Dr. Carter managed patients at the Las Vegas Veterans Administration with low vision needs, diabetic eye disease, cataracts, and glaucoma. At the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago he worked with complicated contact lens fits and corneal disease in the Cornea and Contact Lens Center, and managed emergency and advanced eye disease cases in the Advanced Care department. He also treated patients with binocular vision disorders and traumatic brain injuries in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Carter has special interest in children’s vision, vision therapy for binocular and developmental disorders, and the treatment of strabismus and amblyopia. He has extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of eye disease including glaucoma, ocular infections, and allergies. Dr. Carter is Board Certified by the American Board of Optometry, and is an active member of the American Optometric Association, the Illinois Optometric Association, Illinois Valley Optometric Society, and an associate of the College of Optometrists in Vision Development.

Jessica A. Condie, O.D.

Dr. Condie is a 2010 graduate from the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. After graduation she completed a residency in primary care and ocular disease. After completing her residency she joined the faculty as an assistant professor. Dr. Condie graduated from Illinois State University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. During her time as an assistant professor, she lectured to optometry students and saw patients during clinical rotations. Dr. Condie has advanced training in medical contact lens fitting and evaluation, pediatric eye care, and advanced disease management – including glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, and neurologic ocular disorders. She is active in both the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association. She has presented at national meetings and has published in peer reviewed journals. Dr. Condie recently moved to the Galesburg area with her husband and two young children. In her spare time she enjoys baking, reading, and attempting to play golf.

Laurence S. Chadwick, O.D.

Dr. Chadwick recently retired from active patient care after practicing optometry in Galesburg since 1955. He will continue to be an active ambassador in and outside of the office. He is a graduate of the Illinois College of Optometry and completed his undergraduate training at Knox College. Dr. Chadwick practiced primary care optometry, which included prescribing glasses, fitting contact lenses, treating ocular diseases, and co-managing surgery. He remains an active member of the American Optometric Association and the Illinois Optometric Association. Locally he continues active involvement with the Kiwanis Club and is a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is a member of Soangetaha Country Club in Galesburg and continues playing golf with his wife, Doris and friends.